Reviews

The Saturday Evening Girls Club by Jane Healey

efulton's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

graciesmom's review

4.0

Great story!

suvata's review against another edition

4.0

#OUABC Once Upon A Book Club Adult July 2017 selection

• 251 pages • first pub 2017 • historical fiction • 1905 Boston • Immigration • 3.5 Stars

The Saturday Evening Girls Club by Jane Healey is a good fit for those seeking an emotionally resonant and empowering story about the pursuit of dreams, self-discovery, and the unbreakable bonds of female friendship, set against the rich historical backdrop of early 20th-century Boston.

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csondra's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

A quick glimpse into the lives of four women from immigrant families growing up in the north end of Boston. A heartwarming tale of the importance of friendship and following your dreams!

lizmurphy's review

hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

3.0

The history behind this story was really interesting. I’m also a sucker for a book that takes place in the Boston area. This book had a lot of potential but didn’t totally deliver. It felt like a lot of the conversations and events were summarized rather than written out. It lacked detail and character development. The plot felt rushed. However, it was a quick read so I can’t be too mad about it and I did enjoy it while reading it.

cspak428's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

4.0

butlermarla78's review

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

beastreader's review

3.0

I was really looking forward to checking this book out. The fact that it was based around true facts was a plus. First, off I loved this time period. As soon as I started reading, I was transported back to this era. All of the ladies were fine. I didn't have a problem with them. My only concern was that it was a little hard to get to know them all very well as instead of four unique voices, there was really only one voice, Caprice. So this made it a little harder to warm up to all of the ladies instantly. Not that Caprice was a bad voice but it would have made it nicer to hear all of the ladies speak with their perspective versus one side looking in. So, it did make the beginning of the book reading slower but after I was in a ways, I did find my footing with the story as well as the ladies. Each one was different, yet they had goals that they were determined to strive for. I did like this book and do plan to check out other books by this author.

judithdcollins's review

5.0

Review to follow.

suvata's review against another edition

hopeful informative medium-paced

3.5

#OUABC Once Upon A Book Club Adult July 2017 selection

• 251 pages • first pub 2017 • historical fiction • 1905 Boston • Immigration • 3.5 Stars

The Saturday Evening Girls Club by Jane Healey is a good fit for those seeking an emotionally resonant and empowering story about the pursuit of dreams, self-discovery, and the unbreakable bonds of female friendship, set against the rich historical backdrop of early 20th-century Boston.

#TheSaturdayEveningGirlsClub #JaneHealey #Bookstagram